Coolmine Therapeutic Community
The big event for Coolmine is the resurrection of the Dublin Bay Cycle this year, and it's one we need everyone's support on. The date has been agreed with Dublin City Council and the Garda Traffic Division for Sunday the 17th of June. We are also included as part of the schedule for the 2012 National Bike week so we hope to attract some new supporters through this. So dust the cobwebs off your bikes and get ready for the big event! This will hopefully become our annual signature event and we need everyone’s involvement in it. So make sure to pop this date in your diary as we expect to see you all there on the day! So save the date for now and if you require any further information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can register here.
Psychic and Holistic FairCharity Event in aid of Coolmine Theraputic Community on Sunday 20th May 12 pm - 6 pm at the Racecourse Inn, Baldoyle, Dublin 13
Internationally Renowned Tarot and Angel Card Readers including Patricia Buckley author of 'My Journey With the Angels'. Therapies available include Reiki, Reflexology, Bio-Energy, Indian Head Massage, Energy Healing, Massage. €5 entry fee (includes free raffle ticket), €10 for 20 min therapy, €20 for 30 min tarot or angel card reading
CDs, books, crystals, angel cards, and more on sale. Please help us to make this event a success and invite all your friends. For further information or if you wish to volunteer to help out on the day or make a donation email me: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Namaste Treasa
On June 19 2012, as part of Traveller Pride Week 2012, Pavee Point Drugs Programme, Coolmine Therapeutic Community and the Gaelic Athletic Association ASAP programme will host a groundbreaking, innovative day to celebrate recovery from substance misuse and prove that a good time can be had in Ireland free from alcohol.The day will comprise of workshops, alternative therapies, happenings and performances in Dublin’s Croke Park. It will conclude with performances by prominent Traveller musicians, up-and-coming act Temper-Mental MissElayneous and our headline act, Irish music legend Christy Moore.
Places at the event are limited. If you’re interested you need to register your interest now. Invitations to attend will be issued two weeks before the event, and an invitation to attend will be necessary to gain admission.
Coolmine is the only women & child residential treatment service in Ireland with a waiting list of 15 mothers, and 2 expectant mothers, wishing to access this service. Although we are the only one in Ireland we receive no specific funding for it so we really rely on your generosity to keep this service operational. One of the major barriers for women accessing services is that they do not want to be separated from their children. Currently we only have resource for one child care worker which means we’re restricted in terms of dealing with the demand. Please help us by making a donation now or contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any fundraising ideas you might have. See a recent report from the Irish Times on this vital service and watch a past Coolmine client, Simone Flynn, talking about our Mother and Child scheme on TV3
Last year saw the launch of Coolmine Therapeutic Community’s new weekly radio programme on Phoenix FM 92.5. This programme is aired every Friday at 11.30am. Each week we’ll be bringing you the latest on Coolmine TC, interviews with clients and topics related to addiction so make sure to tune in! Check back soon as we are constantly updating the content, to listen to a selection of the podcasts click here
On the 21st of October Broadcaster & Journalist, Mr Matt Cooper launched Coolmine’s 2010 Annual Review in Dublin Castle.At the review we highlighted the fact reduced budgets but calls for help to combat waiting list for the only mother & child residential treatment centre in Ireland. (Click here to download press release)
Coolmine’s Client Co-ordinator, Gerard Twohig, ran the Dublin City Marathon in aid of Coolmine Therapeutic Community.If you are running any races please consider raising vital funds for Coolmine TC. For a t-shirt and fundraising pack, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The therapeutic community model is a treatment and rehabilitation approach where clients live in small structured drug-free communities. The goal is to encourage psychological and lifestyle changes to enable people to maintain a drug-free existence. The treatment approach is based on peer support, and participants are expected to contribute to the general running of the community, and to their own recovery, by actively participating in educational activities and in group and individual therapy.
Therapeutic Communities (TC) are designed to foster change and positive growth in their clients, emphasising group work and the taking of personal responsibility within a highly structured environment.
The focus is on offering a holistic approach to dealing with addiction which means that in addition to dealing with the person in recovery, support is also provided for their friends and family thereby creating a strong social network to help them succeed.Coolmine is the oldest therapeutic community in Ireland with over 35 years providing services for drug and alcohol addiction throughout Ireland.